Chiesa madre Santa Maria La Nova
Built in the nineteenth century in Romanesque style with a bell tower of 1980. The plant has three naves. Along the walls, there are the statues of Saint Lucy, Saint Joseph and Saints Cosmas and Damian, made by the greatest masters of Cartapesta Leccese. Its interior is characterized by the exact reproduction of the grotto of Lourdes in it built, by vow of faith, by the miraculous Egidio Delli Ponti on his return from the French town. It was inaugurated on 11 February (1933), recalling the date of the first appearance of the Madonna and Bernadette: 11 February (1858). Proclaimed “Marian Shrine” on 11 February 1948. Restored in 2005.
Sparo del panno
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Santu Lazzaru
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Living Nativity Scenes
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Saint Lucia
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Santissimi Medici
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Cristu di Tabelle
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Madonna of Grace
The celebrations in honour of Our Lady of Grace take place since the Eighties of[...]
Palio delle contrade
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Sant’Anna / Galatone in pot
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Festa SS. Crocifisso e Carro di Sant’Elena
The feast of Holy Crucifix of the Pietà is celebrated from 2nd to 4th May. The [...]
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